Hospitality Management - Hotel and Restaurant

(Optional Co-op)

Program Description

The Hospitality Management – Hotel and Restaurant diploma is a four–semester program. As a student, you will learn the concepts and techniques related to hotel and restaurant operations, international marketing, food preparation and service, financial analysis, accounting, front and back office operations and intercultural team dynamics. You’ll gain a thorough foundation of national and international markets, exceptional customer service, industry standard software applications, leadership, cultural diversity, and operations and management skills. You will study and work in the Seneca uniform. By living this standard each day, you become practiced in formal, occupation–specific presentation and prepare for the real world*.

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Also, you will acquire professional certification and training in Food Handling, Smart Serve, First Aid and CPR, and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS). Best of all, you will gain real–world experience by developing your skills at the Markham Campus and historic Eaton Hall Chateau and through an externship** or optional co–op placement between year one and two of the program.

* As a student of this program, you will purchase a professional uniform and obtain industry certifications at a fee. These measures are vital to the program curriculum and contribute to your professional experience.

International Travel/Study Abroad

As a student in the Hospitality Management – Hotel and Restaurant program you are eligible to apply to study abroad in your fourth semester and may qualify for a field placement position at one of the following international institutions:

Fernwood Business School - Aspire Group in Pretoria, South Africa

Zulu Nyala Game Lodge - South Africa.

Swiss Hotel Management School - Montreaux, Switzerland

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with:

Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)

Grade 11 Mathematics: (C) or (U)

OR Mature Student Status (age 19 or older) with the above prerequisite course(s), their equivalent(s) or appropriate Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate program credits (see Academic Upgrading).

Note:

Although not required for admission, a basic proficiency in personal computer applications and possession of an up–to–date computer or laptop are recommended for your success in the program.

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Your Career

The hospitality industry is continually evolving to provide superior services and experiences to consumers. As a graduate of Seneca’s Hospitality Management – Hotel and Restaurant program you will gain the skills and competencies to work and manage effectively in the hospitality industry, which includes hotels, lodges, resorts, casinos, restaurants, caterers, clubs, amusement parks, seniors’ residence and much more. You may find a career in a supervisory and management position in hotel front office, food and beverage operations, catering, resort hosting, banquet planning, human resources, room booking, event and meeting planning, marketing and sales or hotel and restaurant administration.

Co-operative Education Program

During the first semester, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for admission to the co–op option. Co–op provides you with the opportunity to secure a paid work–term between academic semesters. It also allows you to benefit from a combination of classroom learning and real–world experience. Please note that you will have a shared responsibility for securing employment opportunities and must meet co–op entrance requirements in order to be considered (see Student Advisor or Co–op Co–ordinator for details).

Professional Certifications

During the course of study, you will be required to attain the following Professional Certifications*:

Smartserve

First Aid and CPR

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

Food Handling Certification

Guest Service Gold

Professional Affiliations

American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AH&LA)

Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE)

Canadian Hotel Marketing & Sales Executives (CHMSE)

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)

Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (CHRIE)

Meeting Planners International (MPI)

Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association

Co-operative Education Option

Externship provides you with the opportunity to secure a paid work–term between academic semesters. It also allows you to benefit from a combination of classroom learning and real–world experience. Please note that you will have a shared responsibility for securing employment opportunities. Externship hospitality–related positions may be in hotel services, sales, retail, event and trade shows, promotional activities and exceptional customer service, among others.

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Transfer Pathways

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following postsecondary institution(s):

International

• Swiss Higher Diploma in International Hotel and Tourism Management (IHTM), to Bachelor (Honours) of Arts in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Transfer Credit

Students earning dual credits from an approved high school program, or from a Specialist High Skills Major, for example, Hospitality and Tourism program, may be eligible to receive transfer credits towards a credential.

Testimonial

“Being in he Hospitality Program at Seneca College has taught me a great deal about the hotel and restaurant industry. The professors are knowledgeable and experienced in the field and bring real–life working situations into the learning environment. Seneca College has given me the tools to immediately enter the workforce with confidence. Thanks to dedicated faculty, I have succeeded in obtaining my dream of becoming a Professional Wedding Planner.''

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Testimonial

“Being in he Hospitality Program at Seneca College has taught me a great deal about the hotel and restaurant industry. The professors are knowledgeable and experienced in the field and bring real–life working situations into the learning environment. Seneca College has given me the tools to immediately enter the workforce with confidence. Thanks to dedicated faculty, I have succeeded in obtaining my dream of becoming a Professional Wedding Planner.''

Courtney Hay
2012 Hospitality Management
Hotel and Restaurant

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